Waiting...M Coupe

jmillet · 03-19-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by towski1

Well.. here is an interesting situation. Went to do final inspection of the M today before signing all the paperwork. On previous inspection, I noticed that the prior owner had curbed the front end and the bumper was slightly elevated on the passenger side as a result. I also noticed that the driver seat had a small scratch (not quite a tear) on the seat bolster. This was all identified before the car was even prepped for resale and I was assured it would be "taken care of". Fast forward to today....I show up and neither issue was addressed in the reconditioning process. I inspected the rest of the car and have no reason to believe a major accident occurred. However, I refused to take delivery and walked out. Dealer called 10 min later and told me he spoke with the reconditioning manager and assured me they could take care of both issues by Tuesday.

I have one question. Should I give them the chance to make this right or move on? I have my own opinion, but am interested to hear yours

Walk.

There are plenty of Z4Ms on the market to choose from.

Finnegan · 03-19-2010, 11:58 PM

Walk! No way I'd take delivery. There are lots of nice ones to be found out there. Check Autotrader...plenty on the list when I looked 5 days ago.

I know this totally sucks and is a huge disappointment

, but so is ending with something sub-par (even if "CPO") which will just continue to disappoint. Take your time and find the right car. It's out there buddy!

towski1 · 03-20-2010, 01:15 PM

I agree

. On the positive side, now I get to go car shopping again

Finnegan · 03-20-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by towski1

I agree

. On the positive side, now I get to go car shopping again

Yeah, there is that!

(BTW, I thought you were going to walk in any case--forum opinion notwithstanding--more of a reality check than anything for you I think....)

ANILE8 · 04-05-2010, 09:11 AM

Oh the joys of buying a second hand vehicle.

Sometimes the lowest price is not always the lowest price.

Hawkeye · 04-05-2010, 09:32 AM

I would have let them try and make it right... and make the price more right... if you know what I mean.

towski1 · 04-05-2010, 07:50 PM

They weren't very interested in making things right. Nor was I after they dragged me out to take delivery of a vehicle that wasn't right.

Oh well, on to the next one. Looking at a CPO 07 with 18k right now

Finnegan · 04-06-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by towski1

They weren't very interested in making things right. Nor was I after they dragged me out to take delivery of a vehicle that wasn't right.

Oh well, on to the next one. Looking at a CPO 07 with 18k right now

I hope the CPO 07 you're looking at turns out to be the one. Fingers are crossed and all that good stuff!

towski1 · 04-18-2010, 01:00 PM

Just picked up my 07 Mcoupe yesterday

. The wait was worth it. I ended up with a much cleaner car with lower miles. Will try to post a couple of iphone pics from this morning when I get a chance.

crfine88 · 04-18-2010, 01:32 PM

Nice, can't wait to see the photos

towski1 · 04-18-2010, 02:25 PM

1st time posting pics. Here goes nothing...

Black Sapphire, Sepang Bronze, Carbon, Premium, Nav

808six · 04-18-2010, 04:19 PM

nice! i like the combo...the market is FLOODED with blacck interiors....nice to see smthn different

ANILE8 · 04-18-2010, 04:23 PM

I have to be very brief in answering as I don't have much time today but there is a very good reason why black leather is so popular.

Ponder the matter for a minute and you'll understand why.

towski1 · 04-18-2010, 04:25 PM

Thanks! I think the lighter interior will really pay off during the summer.

MakoBimmer1 · 04-18-2010, 05:00 PM

Beautiful. I love the light sepang interior. Great choice!

AWM3 · 04-18-2010, 05:19 PM

Looks like a beautiful car, one to hold on to. All these cars that were sold on dirt cheap leases in 2007 are going to flood the market for the rest of this year. Then after that the supply which seems so plentiful now will just dry up. A year from now, there will probably be one tenth of the cars on the market compared to now. This is the time to buy if you really want one.

towski1 · 04-18-2010, 06:28 PM

So, Anile8...I'm pondering and I still don't have the answer. Black hides dirt, but other than that I don't see your point. Please enlighten me

inTgr8r · 04-18-2010, 07:27 PM

Looks fantastic!!!
Great colour combo, congratZ

epbrown · 04-19-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by towski1

1st time posting pics. Here goes nothing...

Black Sapphire, Sepang Bronze, Carbon, Premium, Nav

If I might quote James Kirk: Khaaaaannnnnn!

Based on your location and the rareness of the combo, I'm betting that's the Z4MC I was trying to buy new from Isringhausen. It sold the day before I called.

808six · 04-19-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by towski1

So, Anile8...I'm pondering and I still don't have the answer. Black hides dirt, but other than that I don't see your point. Please enlighten me

YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS ANY, in the end its all personal opinion, ive had black leather in my previous two cars, and would fancy a change in my next car, im liking the saddle brown

towski1 · 04-19-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

If I might quote James Kirk: Khaaaaannnnnn!

Based on your location and the rareness of the combo, I'm betting that's the Z4MC I was trying to buy new from Isringhausen. It sold the day before I called.

Wow, I didn't even know there was one at Isringhausen. I went to Ohio for this one!

Serious · 04-19-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by car62

Looks like a beautiful car, one to hold on to. All these cars that were sold on dirt cheap leases in 2007 are going to flood the market for the rest of this year. Then after that the supply which seems so plentiful now will just dry up. A year from now, there will probably be one tenth of the cars on the market compared to now. This is the time to buy if you really want one.

agreed. I was so lucky to have my e46 m3 totaled at this time an not a year later or a year earlier.

BTW you got the best color! Sapphire black ftw, im not completely sold on the light color interior but it looks like its in very nice condition.

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04-05-2010, 07:50 PM	#29
towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	They weren't very interested in making things right. Nor was I after they dragged me out to take delivery of a vehicle that wasn't right. Oh well, on to the next one. Looking at a CPO 07 with 18k right now
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towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my 07 Mcoupe yesterday. The wait was worth it. I ended up with a much cleaner car with lower miles. Will try to post a couple of iphone pics from this morning when I get a chance.
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towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	1st time posting pics. Here goes nothing... Black Sapphire, Sepang Bronze, Carbon, Premium, Nav Attached Images
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808six Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: AW 335 COUPE Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HAWAII iTrader: (1)	nice! i like the combo...the market is FLOODED with blacck interiors....nice to see smthn different
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ANILE8 Captain 180 Rep 700 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupé - Carbon Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Dark Web iTrader: (0)	I have to be very brief in answering as I don't have much time today but there is a very good reason why black leather is so popular. Ponder the matter for a minute and you'll understand why. __________________ Nitron NTR R3 \| StopTech Trophy Sport STR-60 380x32mm / StopTech Trophy Sport STR-40 355x32mm \| Bridgestone RE-71RS \| ADV.1 \| CDV Delete \| TMS Rear Camber Arms \| RE Diablo's \| 4.10 Gears \| Euro Headers \| RTD REVO1 Short Shifter
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towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I think the lighter interior will really pay off during the summer.
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AWM3 BMW Fan 11 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3, Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia, USA iTrader: (0)	Looks like a beautiful car, one to hold on to. All these cars that were sold on dirt cheap leases in 2007 are going to flood the market for the rest of this year. Then after that the supply which seems so plentiful now will just dry up. A year from now, there will probably be one tenth of the cars on the market compared to now. This is the time to buy if you really want one.
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towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	So, Anile8...I'm pondering and I still don't have the answer. Black hides dirt, but other than that I don't see your point. Please enlighten me
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